The Îles de la Madeleine in a Nutshell

march 1, 2016   |   By Le Québec maritime, Marie-Julie Gagnon

The Îles de la Madeleine are an exotic destination right in the province of Québec: a complete change of pace and scenery less than four hours’ away by plane (depending on your departure point and whether you fly there directly). The Islands are a great place to unwind: you will immediately adjust to the Islanders’ slower rhythm of life. Here’s some information about this destination, for anyone who wants to visit.

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A Field with a View

february 2, 2016   |   By Le Québec maritime, Marie-Julie Gagnon

I liked Pied-de-Vent long before I visited the Îles de la Madeleine for the first time in 2012—in fact, it’s one of my favourite Québécois cheeses. At that time, I was on a whirlwind trip and the boutique had been jam-packed with people. Three years later, the boutique was still busy, but this time, I made it into the inner sanctum, where the cheese is made and packaged.

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Fair Winds...

january 14, 2016   |   By Marie-Julie Gagnon

When I think of the Îles de la Madeleine, the wind is present in all of my memories. Strong winds and gentle breezes... Winds that gust and winds that caress the skin... Winds that lift skirts and snatch at hair pieces... Winds that change the landscape, even.

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Visiting Sandra and André on Grosse Boule Island in Sept-Îles Archipelago

december 1, 2015   |   By Marie-Julie Gagnon

All you have to do is visit Sandra Blais and André Gauthier to understand why so many people support these two friendly mussel and scallop farmers who are never at a loss for words.

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From Island to Island in the Maritime Regions of Québec

october 22, 2015   |   By Marie-Ève Blanchard

It goes without saying that one of the main attractions of the maritime regions of Québec is the amazing coastlines you can admire as you drive along the majestic St. Lawrence. However, there are also about 2700 islands in the St. Lawrence that contribute to the distinctive character of these regions.

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4 Great Activities to Get Closer to Nature in the Îles de la Madeleine

october 6, 2015   |   By Marie-Ève Blanchard

The Îles de la Madeleine are a truly amazing destination offering breathtaking seaside landscapes as well as original activities related to nature and island life.

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6 Places to Visit to Understand the Maritime Regions of Québec

september 25, 2015   |   By Marie-Julie Gagnon

During my #RoadTripQM adventure with Marie-Ève Blanchard, we visited a multitude of museums and participated in many local activities. If, like me, you appreciate your vacation all the more when you can get answers to all your questions, here are seven sites I recommend you add to your itinerary

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Learn about the Sea Through Interactive Activities

august 1, 2015   |   By Marie-Ève Blanchard

Here are three interactive activities for children that focus on the majestic St. Lawrence and that lit up my daughter’s eyes when we tried them. These were our favourites, but I didn’t know anything about them until we road-tripped in the maritime regions of Québec...

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